Academic partnership will help North Carolina prepare a
highly-skilled workforce necessary to take advantage of manufacturing
resurgence in America

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — September 24, 2014 —
Today, from its Charlotte Energy Hub, Siemens announced it will be
making a $32 million in-kind software grant to Central Piedmont
Community College(CPCC) for its science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) Division, which serves thousands of students and
commercial companies annually. CPCC will use the software to enhance
existing courses and develop new courses related to advanced
manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil
engineering, electronics engineering, mechatronics, robotics, and
information technology. It will also be used in an apprenticeship
program with Siemens, building on the current partnership between the
two organizations. By enabling students to learn and train on the same
product lifecycle management (PLM) software used throughout the global
manufacturing industry, Siemens and CPCC are helping North Carolina
prepare the highly-skilled workforce necessary to meet the demands of
America’s resurgent manufacturing industry.

“The resurgence in the American manufacturing industry, driven by an
ongoing software revolution, has created a critical demand for qualified
technology-trained professionals in manufacturing,” said Chuck
Grindstaff, president and CEO, Siemens PLM Software. “By partnering with
Siemens PLM Software to integrate world-class PLM technology into its
curriculum, Central Piedmont Community College will help ensure its
students have the training in advanced manufacturing technologies and
practices they need to be successful in a highly competitive job market.”

With Siemens’ PLM software technology in the classroom, students can
develop the advanced manufacturing and design skills sought after by the
more than 77,000 companies worldwide. These companies utilize Siemens’
software solutions to design, develop and manufacture some of the
world’s most sophisticated products in a variety of industries,
including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, machinery,
shipbuilding, and high-tech electronics.

“In North Carolina we understand the importance of cooperation between
industry, education and government to maximize workforce development,"
said North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory. "The partnership announced by
Siemens today with Central Piedmont College demonstrates how we are
working together to build a highly-skilled workforce that will meet the
needs of our employers and strengthen North Carolina’s economy."

Local advanced manufacturing companies have partnered with CPCC to help
train this next generation work force. The aim is to fill talent
pipelines with people who are well-equipped to utilize the latest
automation, production, and design software.

“Through this expanded partnership between Siemens and Central Piedmont
Community College, Charlotte continues to enhance its reputation as a
center for energy-related commerce and educational opportunities,” said
Charlotte Mayor, Dan Clodfelter. “Working together, these partners are
strengthening a relationship that reinforces our local economy and will
help to provide good-paying career opportunities for Charlotte-area
residents.”

More than 120 businesses throughout the state of North Carolina and in
the Charlotte region rely on Siemens’ PLM software, including employers
such as Hendrick Motorsports, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Joe Gibbs
Racing, Textron Inc. and Deere-Hitachi Construction Machinery
Corporation.

“CPCC is grateful for the generous support of Siemens in donating PLM
software to the college,” said Dr. Tony Zeiss, CPCC president. “With
this gift, CPCC will be able to deliver PLM training to degree-seeking
students and incumbent workers, giving them the advanced technical
skills desired by employers, particularly in the area of advanced
manufacturing. CPCC and our students are fortunate to have such a great
partnership with Siemens.”

“Manufacturing is one of the most sophisticated, highly skilled and
innovative areas of business in the world today because software has
radically transformed the industry. We need to let students, parents and
administrators know what these jobs look like and what students need to
learn in order to get them,” said Eric Spiegel, president and CEO,
Siemens USA. “Our enhanced partnership with CPCC offers students
valuable academic and workforce opportunities to start careers in this
high-tech industry.”

Siemens Energy in Charlotte is one of the lead facilities in the
company’s global manufacturing network and serves as the worldwide hub
for Siemens 60 Hz power generating equipment. Opened in 1969, the
facility has manufactured and serviced generators and steam turbines for
the power generation market for decades. In November 2011, the facility
celebrated the opening of a new expansion, adding gas turbine production
and service capabilities. The new Gas Turbine facility was designed
based on LEAN manufacturing principles and is certified to U.S. LEED
Gold green building standards. With its current workforce of 1,550 and
more than one million square feet of space under roof, Siemens Energy in
Charlotte has become the largest manufacturer in the city and the third
largest among the 250+ Energy companies based in Charlotte. Further
information is available at:
http://www.siemens.com/energy/charlotte.

About Siemens PLM Software

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation
Division, is a world-leading provider of product lifecycle management
(PLM) software, systems and services with nine million licensed seats
and 77,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens
PLM Software helps thousands of companies make great products by
optimizing their lifecycle processes, from planning and development
through manufacturing and support. Our HD-PLM vision is to give everyone
involved in making a product the information they need, when they need
it, to make the smartest decision. For more information on Siemens PLM
Software products and services, visit
www.siemens.com/plm .